2 Rohingyas shot dead by rivals at Ukhiya camp

Two Rohingyas were shot dead in separate attacks by unidentified armed groups at Ukhiya camp in Cox’s Bazar early Monday.

 Two Rohingyas were shot dead in separate attacks by unidentified armed groups at Ukhiya camp in Cox’s Bazar early Monday.

The deceased were identified as Ahammed Hossain,36, resident of Camp No. 7 and Sana Ullah,27, resident of Camp No. 2.

The incidents took place between  3 am to 4 am, said Sheikh Mohammad Ali, officer-in-charge (OC) of Ukhiya police station.

Ahammed Hossain was gunned down by some armed miscreants in the camp no. 7.

Sana Ullah was shot when 20-30 unidentified members of armed groups opened fire in camp no. 2.

Police suspected that the incidents happened due to rivalry over establishing  supremacy in the refugee camp.

The bodies were sent to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy, said the OC.